4-6 PQE Corporate Technology Associate

Rutherford Search; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in technology, life sciences, and healthcare law is seeking a Corporate Technology Associate for their London M&A team. The role involves advising on high-impact, cross-border deals in cutting-edge sectors like cryptocurrency and cleantech. You will guide clients through their lifecycle, collaborate with top investors, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Life assurance

Group personal pension with salary sacrifice

Income protection

In-house GP service and private medical insurance

Health assessments

Dental insurance

Critical illness insurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• 4-6 PQE from a top-tier UK or international corporate practice.
• Experience with exits, including IPOs, trade sales, and mergers.
• Knowledge of incentivisation, employee benefits, and tax structuring.

Responsibilities

• Advise on venture capital, M&A, and private equity transactions.
• Guide clients from seed capital to exits like IPOs and mergers.
• Assist with start-up advice and VC fund formation.

Skills

Incentivisation

Employee Benefits

Tax Structuring

Cross-border M&A

Joint Ventures

Venture Capital

Education

Excellent Academic Background

Job description

Our Client

Our client, a global leader in technology, life sciences, and healthcare law, is seeking a Corporate Technology Associate to join their London M&A team. This role involves high-impact, cross-border deals in sectors like cryptocurrency, Web3 and cleantech. Join a diverse, inclusive firm with a global platform for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Position Overview

As a Corporate Technology Associate, you will play a key role in advising investors, companies, and management teams on venture capital, M&A and private equity transactions across global tech hubs. You will guide clients through all stages of their lifecycle, from early-stage to liquidity, working with high-profile investors and prominent investee companies worldwide.

Main Duties

Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Advise investors, companies, and management teams on venture capital investments, M&A transactions and private equity transactions

• Guide clients through all stages of their lifecycle, from seed capital to exits such as IPOs, trade sales, and mergers

• Assist with start-up advice, incentivisation, employee benefits and tax structuring

• Contribute to cross-border M&A and joint venture work

• Support the formation of VC funds, particularly cross-border structuring for new funds and investment vehicles

Your Profile

• 4-6 PQE from a top-tier UK or international corporate practice

• Excellent academic background

• Experience with exits, including IPOs, trade sales and mergers

• Knowledge of incentivisation, employee benefits and tax structuring

• Exposure to start-up advice and VC fund formation

• Strong cross-border M&A and joint venture experience

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave

• Life assurance

• Group personal pension with salary sacrifice

• Income protection

• In-house GP service and private medical insurance

• Health assessments, dental insurance and critical illness insurance

• Employee assistance programme and counselling sessions

• Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loan

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Rebecca Collins.
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Reference Code: 36506

Rutherford is a specialist legal search firm in the UK and US, operating across both in-house and private practice, recruiting lawyers within financial services practice areas.